Home for the Holidays with One of a Kind Online Shop

One of my favourite things about hosting is bringing friends and family together in an atmosphere filled with warmth, joy, and togetherness.

There’s no doubt about it, the fall and holiday seasons are filled with entertaining, get-togethers, and parties! Whether you’re hosting them or attending them (probably both), if you’re like me, you are always on the look out for the perfect pieces to add to your decor as well as to give as gifts during the holidays.

I wanted to show how you can host a beautiful wine & cheese party with artisanal items from the One of a Kind Online Shop. The fun thing about this inspiration post is that all of these items equally make unique presents that are sure to be loved by their recipients.

Chalkboards are so now! This handmade one is a unique gift to enjoy all year long. As for the bar, it wouldn’t be complete without Tonic Maison’s small batch syrups.

When I’m planning for a party, I like to jot down possible themes, colours, food and drink, and decor ideas to help me create a cohesive and fabulous event. For this cocktail party, I envisioned a small french cafe and used that concept as my inspiration. I wanted it to feel cozy and inviting with a touch of whimsical.

Including Canadiana into your decor such as this pillow from Fish Eye Sisters adds an inviting and homey element.Of course, a party calls for a fabulous outfit and complimentary accessories, such as a beautiful scarf from String Theory.

To create the look, I perused the One of a Kind Online Shop and found many special pieces that I fell in love with – from housewares to food and beyond. The beauty of the items I chose, is they’re from various local artisans here in Ottawa and Montreal. It always makes me happy to support local businesses and artists.

These adorable hors d’oeuvres dishes work well as personal butter dishes too – to add a special touch, I used a star flower cookie-cutter to create a floral butter shape, mimicking the print in the ceramic.Never underestimate the beauty of a salad bowl! This funky serving bowl by Hilborn Pottery Design is a show-stopper that elegantly highlights the food it holds. To add ambiance to any party, candles are a must! These beeswax candles have a pleasant and natural honey-scent. Of course, no occasion would be complete without dessert, try the pairing of shortbread and chocolate & cranberry spread – it’s divine!

Here is the list of items that I included in our fall & holiday party inspiration:

Cherry wood cheese board from Live Edged Woodcraft

Eco-Friendly Magnetic Chalk Board from OmmaSae

Hors D’oeuvre Plates from Atelier Make

Porcelain Pitcher from Raging Bowl Pottery

Canadiana Table Runner & Pillow from Fish Eye Sisters

Print from Opulent Pines

Ceramic Chevron Tumblers from Annika Hoefs Ceramics

Beeswax Candles from Little Bee Art

Wooden Coasters from GrainDeep

Cranberry & Chocolate Spread from Nutra – Fruit Canneberge

Shortbread Cookies from Scotch Mountain Shortbread

Joseph & Anni Scarf from String Theory

Mixer Syrups from Tonic Maison

As you can see, the One of a Kind Online Shop is truly the perfect destination to shop from local artisans for all things Canadian handmade.

I’m excited to offer our readers, as an Ambassador of One of a Kind Online Shop, a holiday giveaway! Enter to win a $100 gift card to spend at the virtual artisan market that is the One of a Kind Online Shop.

About Emily Smith

Emily Smith is the Editor of The Best of this Life. She has two littles, a darling husband, and dreams of owning a new puppy. She writes about recipes, family, style, motherhood, healthy living, travel and a litany of other topics. She loves sharing her three core values with her readers - love life, live well, share the beauty. Say hi @bestofthislife

Looks like you put a lot of thought into this! I really like the look of the Hors D’oeuvre Plates from Atelier, and the idea of cutting the butter to match adds a nice finishing touch! Thanks for list of gift ideas and for the chance to win!

I absolutely love the funky serving bowl by Hilborn Pottery Design – so pretty! And I also love the Joseph & Anni Scarf from String Theory – looks very Canadian which I love! And also the Eco-Friendly Magnetic Chalk Board from OmmaSae – love it, and could see our family using it lots!

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